A source has contacted showbizspy with some interesting information. It appears that Depp is quite fond of Russell Brand, and would like to work with him in the next Pirates Of The Caribbean movie. Click the jump to weigh in on this rumor.

Movie insiders say the Brit comic is wanted to add a new element to the blockbuster franchise which looks set to run for another two movies at least.

Disney have unveiled the first trailer for the 4th Pirates movie. Check it out…

Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow along with Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa. New cast members include Penelope Cruz and Ian McShane. The trailer shows off a whole new world of adventures seeking the Fountain of Youth, with the group encountering zombies and mermaids this time around. I enjoyed all of the Pirates movies so far, to a lesser extent even the incredibly convoluted At Worlds End. I think this looks pretty good. How bout you?

In a Fox News exclusive, original Pirates of the Caribbean screenwriter Stuart Beattie explained that the character of Captain Jack Sparrow was originally intended for Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman, rather than Johnny Depp.